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HSTS vs USWDS

Based on 121 and 1 real audits

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MetricHSTSUSWDSWinner
Performance4847HSTS
Accessibility9198USWDS
Best Practices89100USWDS
SEO93100USWDS
Security6862HSTS
TTFB416ms707msHSTS
Composite7576USWDS
Performance
HSTS
48
USWDS
47
Accessibility
HSTS
91
USWDS
98
Security
HSTS
68
USWDS
62
SEO
HSTS
93
USWDS
100
Composite
HSTS
75
USWDS
76

USWDS outperforms HSTS in 4 of 7 categories, with a stronger composite score (76 vs 75). HSTS leads in performance, security, TTFB.

FAQ

Which is faster, HSTS or USWDS?
Based on real BeaverCheck audits, HSTS sites score higher on Lighthouse performance (48 vs 47 on average).
Which has better security, HSTS or USWDS?
HSTS sites score higher on security analysis (68 vs 62 on average).
Should I choose HSTS or USWDS for my website?
Both platforms have trade-offs. HSTS scores higher on performance while HSTS may excel in other areas. Run a free BeaverCheck audit to compare specific metrics relevant to your use case.
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